Upper Kedron

Upper Kedron lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the Census, the suburb of Upper Kedron had an estimated population of 6,703 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 903 people (15.6%) from the 2021 Census count of 5,800 inhabitants. AreaSearch's estimate is based on their resident population calculation of 6,605, derived from examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and adding an additional 257 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 720 persons per square kilometer, roughly inline with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Upper Kedron's growth rate of 15.6% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area (8.1%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a leading growth area in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration showing positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort when utilising them. Looking ahead with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected. By 2041, the suburb of Upper Kedron is projected to expand by 633 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 8.0% over the 16-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Upper Kedron when compared nationally

Upper Kedron has seen approximately 62 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 314 homes were approved, with an additional 46 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 4 new residents per year.

This supply is lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers are targeting the premium market segment, with new homes valued at an average of $569,000. In FY-26, $88.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Kedron records 164.0% more new home approvals per person. Building activity has slowed in recent years, but this level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.

All new construction consists of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 558 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Upper Kedron will gain 535 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Upper Kedron has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects potentially affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Ferny Grove Central - Mixed Use Development, Ferny Grove Station Car Park Upgrade, Great Western Super Centre Expansion & Renovation, and Ferny Hills Precinct Planning Project.

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Employment conditions in Upper Kedron demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Upper Kedron has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 3.0% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in December 2025. There are 3,594 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to the regional level at 74.4%.

Census responses show that 27.6% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Upper Kedron has a high specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level, but manufacturing is under-represented at 2.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, Upper Kedron's labour force decreased by 2.5% while employment declined by 2.2%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Kedron's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 15/06/2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Upper Kedron's median income among taxpayers is $75,881. The average income in Upper Kedron is $90,146. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Upper Kedron would be approximately $84,501 (median) and $100,387 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Upper Kedron rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 96th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 34.5% of Upper Kedron's population (2,312 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 33.3%. A significant 49.7% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, and strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Upper Kedron is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Upper Kedron, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses (100.0%), with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types recorded. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan's dwelling structure of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Kedron stood at 19.4%, lower than Brisbane metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.8% and rented ones at 26.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Upper Kedron was $455, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Upper Kedron's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Upper Kedron features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 92.3% of all households, including 58.0% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 7.7%, with lone person households at 7.1% and group households comprising 0.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Upper Kedron demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Upper Kedron has a significantly higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than Queensland as a whole. As of the latest data, 36.6% of Upper Kedron's residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the state average of 25.7%. This educational advantage is driven by various degrees: bachelor degrees are held by 23.8%, postgraduate qualifications by 8.6%, and graduate diplomas by 4.2% of residents in this age group. Vocational education is also prominent in Upper Kedron, with 35.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 13.3% and certificates held by 22.2%. Educational participation is notably high, with 36.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. Among those currently studying, 13.7% are in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Upper Kedron has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 131 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 342 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 84%, while 11% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Upper Kedron's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Upper Kedron residents have shown relatively positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis conducted on 27th June 20XX. Mortality rates and health conditions were found to be broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions was quite low among the general population, though higher than the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was exceptionally high, with approximately 63% of the total population (4,217 people) having it, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in Upper Kedron were mental health issues affecting 9.1% of residents and asthma impacting 6.7%. A total of 75.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents in the area are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. Upper Kedron has 8.4% of residents aged 65 and over (563 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Upper Kedron records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Upper Kedron's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 21.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.0%. Notably, Judaism was present at 0.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.6%), English (27.8%), and Irish (8.3%). Some ethnicities showed significant differences: South Australian (1.2% vs regional 0.6%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%), and Dutch (1.5% vs 1.2%).

Upper Kedron hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Upper Kedron has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Kedron has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the population aged 15-24 increased from 11.6% to 13.9%, while those aged 75-84 grew from 1.9% to 3.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 19.3% to 16.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Upper Kedron. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 23%, adding 239 residents to reach a total of 1,278. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.